Subtract 56/63 from 7/8
7/8 - 56/63 is -1/72.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 63 is 504
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 63 = 504,
7/8 = 7 × 63/8 × 63 = 441/504 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 8 = 504,
56/63 = 56 × 8/63 × 8 = 448/504 - Subtract the two like fractions:
441/504 - 448/504 = 441 - 448/504 = -7/504 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/72
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